Rising to new heights
Prior to forming Nittany Strategic Solutions in 2020, founder Steven Koval held a long-standing career as a senior financial executive. Now, as an entrepreneurial strategic business advisor, he utilizes his extensive experience as a CFO and in Mergers and Acquisitions to drive performance and improve his clients’ profitability, cashflow, access to capital and resulting enterprise […]
Kaleidoscope PA combines art and wellness for unique events
By Holly Riddle During the Covid-19 pandemic, Kaleidoscope PA founder Sarah Zappe adopted a new hobby: watercolor painting. Finding the activity to be an effective stress reliever, she began painting every day. Then, a simple Instagram post provided the impetus that would eventually result in Kaleidoscope PA. “In 2022, on a whim, I responded to […]
Empowering people-centric leaders in the age of AI
By Sarah Taylor Rodgers Executive Coaching serves a diverse range of sectors including technology, energy, construction, healthcare, financial services and manufacturing. Leaders across these industries face the challenge of transforming their teams to achieve results, and owner John Rodgers is committed to helping them navigate this crucial task — but with a unique approach. At […]
Transform your startup vision with Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator!
Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs! Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator is offering a 10-week business boot camp to help you turn your startup dreams into reality. STATE COLLEGE, PA – During our intensive 10-week TechCelerator business boot camp, you’ll dive deep into the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, guided by experienced mentors and industry experts. This program goes beyond traditional […]
Come for the funding, stay for the knowledge and networking
By: Holly Riddle Photo: KCF LinkedIn We talk a lot about Ben Franklin Technology Partners. We frequently highlight how the organization invests in up-and-coming regional startups, like its annual BIG IDEA contest, which has propelled numerous startups to success (like Innovation Park-based Phospholutions, a Happy Valley entrepreneurial success story). While Ben Franklin may receive a […]
Authentically filling Happy Valley voids since 1978
By: Sarah Taylor Photo: Shy Bear Brewing Facebook On Meadowbrook Lane, in Lewistown, Jason Ufema is owner of both Rich Coast Coffee and Shy Bear Brewing. While Rich Coast Coffee may be a long-standing community staple, Shy Bear Brewing is a relative newcomer — but both are valuable drivers of the area’s evolution. Crafting community […]
The LEGO of EV charging stations
If you’ve been following HappyValley Industry’s coverage of this year’s Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program participants, then you’ve already learned about a few of the cool startups to most recently come out of Penn State, from an app that helps consumers gauge wait times at bars and restaurants to a drug discovery solution that […]
The township driving Happy Valley’s population growth
Amenity-rich new homes with scenic views are part of the appeal to new residents in Benner Township. Benner Township saw a 4.42% population increase between 2022 and 2023, leading Centre County’s 35 municipalities, and contributing to the county’s overall growth of 0.17%. A surge in residential and commercial developments is a key factor in the […]
CPI filling the gap between talent and industry
by Holly Riddle Photo: CPI Facebook According to an April article from McKinsey & Company, the skilled labor shortage that American industry has been facing for a while doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, anytime soon, due to a variety of factors. There’s the aging workforce and lack of young replacements. Meanwhile, changes in industry, […]
